We read that short disturbing story in high school. I’ve never forgotten it.
Here it is... for those who have not read it.
http://www.americanliterature.com/author/shirley-jackson/short-story/the-lottery
“There are good lotteries and there are bad lotteries but mostly there are bad lotteries”
- anon
I’ve never forgotten that short story. I had to reread it to make sure I got it.